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May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S.

Healthcare providers say North Dakota faces a unique set of obstacles when it comes to providing adequate mental health resources.

May 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Most people are aware that gloomy weather can put a damper on one’s mood. But, in North Dakota, the compounding effects stretch further than that. Some people have to drive hours upon hours for specialized treatment, which can become impossible depending on road conditions in the wintry months. “We do have patients that travel all over…

ND Gov. Kelly Armstrong Pushes for Bill To Ban Cell Phones In School

March 26, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden highlighted a bill focused on banning cell phone usage in North Dakota schools. The concerns brought to attention were focused on students’ mental health and lack of attention to their peers and teachers. 72% of K-12 teachers have admitted that cell phone usage has caused great distractions for…

Moorhead Police Department Lauds Progress After Introduction of Community Resource Navigator

Megan Lundborg has been in the position for about 7 months, and says the data she's gathered displays a clear difference.

January 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police departments around the country, including the Fargo-Moorhead area, have stated that calls for service regarding mental health have been steadily rising over the past few years. There were many frustrations with having officers take time out of their schedules to respond to these, especially if it was the same person multiple times. That’s why the…

Turnberg To Offer Plan To Address Homelessness in Fargo at Monday’s Commission Meeting

December 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is ready to present her plan to address homelessness called “Operation Safe Fargo”. Turnberg is proposing outlawing homeless camping on any city property and offering the person a bus ticket to their hometown or city of their choice. She wants to turn the Fargo Civic Center into an emergency shelter and…

United Way Hosts Over Six Hundred Women To Bring Awareness on Childhood Poverty

November 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 600 women from the community gather at Delta Hotels by Marriott to help raise awareness and support for kids in poverty. They attended the United Way Luncheon and Silent Auction. It was put together by the Women United Leadership team The silent auction included donated items like name-brand purses, gift baskets, and other merchandise….

Fargo City Commission Hosts Meeting to Discuss Various Issues

September 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Homelessness has become a big issue that city of Fargo officials are still trying to tackle. “As Covid funding is ending, homelessness issue in Fargo is increasing. During COVID many cities saw that there was a surge in unsheltered homelessness. And when I talk about unsheltered that means people who aren’t in shelters people who aren’t…

As Crime Increases, Mental Health Concerns Rise

August 30, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From the case of the Pride Parade stabbing to a man arrested for cutting wires at several businesses and facilities, they were both known as individuals by the public for causing a disturbance or obstruction to property. “I think when people are in survival mode …they are often driven to make decisions and choices they probably…

Community Options Held Third Annual Mental Health Fair

August 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez, KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Community Options, which offers behavioral health programs, held its third annual Parking Lot Party & Resource Fair in Fargo. It was open to anyone needing help or support for their mental health and wellness. There was an array of resources available at the fair such as mental health counseling, job advice and medical support. People who…

Local law enforcement on changes in policing and crime trends in the metro area

April 2, 2024

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The top police chiefs in the metro area gathered in Moorhead to share current trends in crime and policing in the region. From Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski to Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting, some of the biggest trends revolved around mental health issues in the community to the importance of mutual aid between law enforcement…

Helping out young girls and teens with self-esteem and mental health

March 7, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Self-esteem tends to be an issue for anyone, but especially in young girls. Since 2013 BIO Girls, which stands for beautiful inside and out, has been helping girls across the Midwest with their programs. This year, they are adding a new program that will help out teenagers. As the BIO Girls look to help with their…